LONDON: More than three decades ago, Ebrahim Raisi made a name for himself overseeing the summary execution of thousands of Iranian political prisoners an act considered one of Tehran’s first crimes against humanity. Now, the religious hard-liner turned prosecutor is running for president of the Islamic Republic, and experts have warned that a flurry of disqualifications
Islamic nations slam Israel – and each other s ties to it
17.05.2021
A league of Muslim nations on Sunday demanded that Israel halt attacks killing Palestinian civilians amid heavy fighting between it and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, even as fissures between countries over their recognition of Israel emerged.
A statement by the 57-nation Organization of Islamic Cooperation hewed closely to previous ones issued by the Saudi-based group, including backing the decades-old call for Palestinians to have their own nation with East Jerusalem as its capital.
However, recent normalisation deals between Israel and some nations in the group – as well as their own concerns about Hamas – saw diplomats at points instead criticise each other.
While Arab League members maintain Palestinians should have their own state, recent relations forged between Gulf states and Jerusalem, as well as concerns over the Islamist Hamas has lead to a somewhat-muted response to Israel's attacks compared to past conflicts
Islamic nations hold emergency meet over Israel-Gaza situation
Islamic nations hold emergency meet over Israel-Gaza situation
The 57-nation Organisation of Islamic Cooperation held an emergency meeting on Sunday over the heavy fighting between Israel and the Gaza Strip’s Hamas rulers.
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UPDATED: May 16, 2021 17:18 IST
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation held an emergency meeting on Sunday over the heavy fighting between Israel and the Gaza Strip’s Hamas rulers. (Photo: AP/PTI)
The 57-nation Organization of Islamic Cooperation opened an emergency meeting Sunday over the heavy fighting between Israel and the Gaza Strip’s militant Hamas rulers, the first major move among Mideast nations still grappling with how to address the conflict.